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SERVICES
Lathe Operations
CNC & Conventional
Lengths to 12 Feet
Swing to 28 Inches Tolerances to +/-.0002"
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Turning
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Threading: Internal & External, Right & Left Hand, Acme, British Pipe, Metric, NPS, NPT, ORB, & Standard.
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Boring
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Counterboring
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Facing
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Grooving
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Knurling
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Phonographic Finishes
Prototypes, Single Parts, and Short & Long Runs
Emergency/Rush Service Available
CNC:
Live Tooling
14" & 16" Swing & 40" Between Centers
Short & Long Run Production
Conventional:
Collets w/ 13" swing & 48" between centers for small parts.
Summit w/ 16" swing & 40" between centers & DRO
Clausing Colchester w/ 18" swing & 80" between centers; DRO and constant surface footage capability.
Summit 18" Gap Bed w/ 28" swing and lengths up to 12 feet.
4 & 6 Jaw Chucks for all lathes.
Mill Operations
CNC & Conventional
Precision Milling to 15" x 50"
Tolerances to .002"*
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*Varies by job depending on size, shape, and application.
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Milling
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Drilling
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Boring
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Counterboring
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Countersinking
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Radius Cutting
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Tapping
Prototypes, Single Parts, and Short Runs
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Emergency/Rush Service Available
CNC:
2 & 3 Axis Capabilities
Conventional:
Bridgeports with DRO & Powerfeed
Additional Services
Welding:
MIG & TIG and Spray Welding. Materials welded: aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, and nickel alloys.
Emergency/Rush Service Available
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Repair Work:
Shaft Straightening, Stubbing, Sleeving, Boring & Bushing, Spray Welding, Removal of Broken Hardware (ability varies per job), Weld Repairs, & much more. Call us to discuss your specific repair. Emergency/Rush Service Available
Light Fabrication: We have built numerous stands, frames, and mounts from aluminum and stainless. Call us to discuss your project.
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ABOUT
About Us
It is our goal to provide you with fast service and quality workmanship at a reasonable cost. No job is too small for us and we have no minimum charge. While we say "no job is too small," we tackle the big projects as well. Contact us today for a quote or to discuss your machining, welding, or fabrication needs. If you are in the area please feel free to stop by. Adesso is open Monday thru Friday from 7:30 to 4.
Our History
Established October 1,1971 by Larry L. Meador, Adesso is a family owned and operated machine shop. David Meador took over the day to day operation of the business in 2000 and he runs the shop, while his wife Margie runs the office. David has been with the company for since 1976 and Margie since 1996. Their knowledge and experience is a valuable resource for many of Adesso's customers. Whether you have design questions or are simply looking for hard to find material, David and Margie are here to help you in any way they can.
Projects
Established 1971
Over 100 years combined experience
MATERIALS
IN STOCK*
Aluminum:Bar, Rod, Plate, & Sheet; 5000 & 6000 series
Brass:Bar, Rod, Plate, Sheet, & Pipe; Alloy 360, Naval Brass Alloy 464, Alloy 230
Bronze:Rod & Tubular; Alloy 932 (SAE 660)
Copper:Bar, Rod, & Sheet; Alloy 110 & Alloy 145
Stainless Steel: Bar, Rod, Plate, Sheet, Tube, & Pipe; 303, 304, 316
Carbon Steel: Bar, Rod, Plate; A36, MIL-C-22698C AH36/DH36/ABS (hi-strength)
C.F. and Alloy Steel: Bar, Rod, Plate, & Sheet; 1018, 12L14, 4140
Tool Steel**: Bar & Rod; A2, D2, O1
Nickel Alloys**: Bar & Rod; 400 & K500
Plastics**: Bar, Rod, Plate, & Tube; Delrin (Acetal), 6/6 Nylon, MDS Nylon, PVC, Teflon & UHMW
Adesso has a vast network of metal suppliers. If we don't have the material you are looking for in stock we can usually get it within a week if it's readily available. We can also bring material in on a rush basis.
LARGE SELECTION OF DFARS COMPLIANT MATERIALS. Please let your salesperson know if you require DFARS compliant material.
*We usually have these materials in stock, but may run out temporarily from time to time. In stock sizes will vary by material and form. Please call or e-mail for availability.
**Limited selection in stock. If it isn't in stock we can usually get what you need in a day or two.
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries or questions please call 757-857-5544.
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Please send requests for quotes to david@adessomachine.com.
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For all other inquiries please fill out the form below.
Adesso Precision Machine Co.
3517 Argonne Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
Phone: (757) 857-5544
Fax: (757) 857-1924
HOURS: Weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
THANKSGIVING ~ November 26th & 27th
CHRISTMAS ~ December 24th & 25th
NEW YEARS ~ December 31st & January 1st
Employment
To apply for a job with Adesso, please send your resume to margie@adessomachine.com.
